asked the Minister for Education the total saving that would have occurred over the next ten years if the Government had gone ahead with its originally announced plan to restrict funding of second level schools to a five-year cycle; and if any estimated saving from the measure was presented to the Government prior to its original decision in this matter.
Written Answers. - Second Level Schools Funding.
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As the Deputy is aware, the decision applies to only those schools which already offered a sixth year cycle in various forms. Because of varying factors such as changes in enrolments, pupil-teacher ratio, etc., it is not possible to give accurate savings in this area.